Uppsala University

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   The short answer

   Uppsala University is a public research university in Uppsala, Sweden. It suits students who want a large Swedish university with a strong international student presence and a long-established academic setting.

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   What you can study

   No subject areas or degree programmes are listed, so the programme catalogue still needs to be checked on the university’s official website. What is clear is that it is a public research university, so applicants should use the site to confirm the exact courses and degree options available to international students.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions channels and check the entry requirements for the specific programme they want. Confirm deadlines, document requirements, and any language requirements on the official website before applying.

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   What it costs

   Tuition for international students is SEK 125,000 to SEK 170,000. Living costs in Uppsala will be separate from tuition, so confirm current budget expectations with the university and plan for housing, food, transport, and other day-to-day expenses.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university reports 8,000 international students, but it does not state the language of instruction in the details available here. Before applying from abroad, check the programme language, visa steps, document requirements, and whether you need proof of finances or previous qualifications.

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   How it compares

   Among Sweden’s 36 universities, Uppsala University stands out as one of the oldest and a large public research university with 46,000 students. Its scale and international student community may suit applicants who want a major university setting rather than a small specialist institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.